Coastal stays and countryside character
A carefully selected combination of accommodation in Cefalù, the Agrigento countryside and Ortigia, chosen to complement the journey’s culinary and cultural character.
Food, Wine & Local Culture
Sicily Through Food & Wine
8 days · 7 nightsCefalù · Madonie · Agrigento · Ragusa · Ortigia · Mount Etna · Taormina
Taste Sicily through family estates, traditional kitchens, lively markets and volcanic vineyards, while discovering ancient landscapes and deeply rooted local communities.
The character of the journey
Sicily, experienced through the people who grow, cook and preserve its traditions.
A sensory journey through Sicily’s coastlines, mountain villages, archaeological landscapes and fertile countryside. Learn traditional recipes, meet artisan producers, taste olive oil and volcanic wines, and discover the island’s layered history from ancient Greek temples to Baroque towns.
The itinerary balances guided experiences with time to explore, shop, relax and enjoy Sicily at a natural pace.
Journey at a glance
- Duration
- 8 days / 7 nights
- Route
- Northern Sicily to the south-eastern coast
- Travel style
- Culinary and cultural small-group journey
- Best suited to
- Food lovers, couples, friends and private groups
- Pace
- Immersive, with selected free time
- Customisation
- Activities, accommodation level and route can be adapted
Your next step
Begin with this journey.
Journey highlights
Moments that shape the story.
- 01
Sicilian cooking class followed by a shared lunch
- 02
Coastal Cefalù and its Arab-Norman atmosphere
- 03
Slow Food traditions in Castelbuono
- 04
Family-owned olive oil estate and countryside stay
- 05
Local cheese, bread and artisan tastings in a rural community
- 06
Expert-guided exploration of the Valley of the Temples
- 07
Ragusa and a hands-on focaccia experience in a restored watermill
- 08
Ortigia’s market, street food and seaside atmosphere
- 09
Etna wine tasting and lunch among volcanic vineyards
- 10
Free time in Taormina
Day by day
The journey unfolds.
A suggested rhythm for the journey. The final sequence can be refined around dates, interests and pace.
Day 1Arrival and Cefalù
Meet in the Palermo area and travel to coastal Cefalù for check-in and a welcome dinner.
Day 2Sicilian cooking and Cefalù at leisure
Join a hands-on cooking class and enjoy the dishes prepared together. Spend the afternoon exploring Cefalù’s historic streets, shops and coastline.
Day 3Madonie villages and olive country
Visit Castelbuono and Petralia Soprana, taste regional Slow Food specialities and continue to a family-owned olive estate for dinner and a countryside stay.
Day 4Rural Sicily and the Valley of the Temples
Meet local producers, taste cheeses, breads and traditional products, then explore Agrigento’s Valley of the Temples with an expert guide.
Day 5Ragusa, traditional milling and Ortigia
Discover Baroque Ragusa, prepare focaccia in a restored watermill and continue to the island of Ortigia.
Day 6Ortigia at your own pace
Explore the market, sample street food, browse independent shops or enjoy a relaxed day beside the sea.
Day 7Mount Etna wine country and Taormina
Visit an Etna winery, taste wines shaped by volcanic soil and enjoy lunch before spending time in Taormina.
Day 8Departure
Group transfer for onward travel.
Shape the next chapter
Make the suggested route your own.
Accommodation
Where you'll stay.
The practical details
Clear from the beginning.
What’s included
- Seven nights’ selected accommodation
- Daily breakfast
- Selected lunches and dinners
- Wine with selected meals
- Cooking class
- Olive oil and local product tastings
- Etna winery visit and tasting
- Scheduled ground transportation
- Guided cultural visits and site admissions
What’s not included
- International and domestic flights
- Meals not specified
- Personal expenses
- Tips and gratuities for drivers, guides, restaurant staff and other service providers
- Travel and medical insurance
- Services not listed in the confirmed proposal
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